Chapter 1: Introduction
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About This Manual
This manual is designed to help you learn how to install, use, and maintain your
RapidVap. Instructions for performing routine maintenance and making minor
modifications to your RapidVap are also included.
Chapter 1: Introduction
provides a brief overview of the RapidVap, explains the
organization of the manual, and defines the typographical conventions used in the
manual.
Chapter 2: Prerequisites
explains what you need to do to prepare your site before
you install your RapidVap. Electrical and exhaust requirements are discussed as
well as vacuum pump or nitrogen requirements.
Chapter 3: Getting Started
contains the information you need to properly unpack,
inspect, install, and test your RapidVap.
Chapter 4: Using Your RapidVap
discusses the basic operation of your RapidVap.
Information on how to arrange the samples inside your RapidVap and select an
operating cycle is included.
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your RapidVap
explains how to perform routine
maintenance on your RapidVap.
Chapter 6: Modifying Your RapidVap
describes how to install other blocks and the
optional lid heater.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting
contains a table of problems you may encounter while
using your RapidVap, including the probable causes of the problems, and
suggested corrective actions.
Appendix A: RapidVap and RapidVap N
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Components
contains labeled diagrams
of the components of the RapidVaps.
Appendix B: RapidVap Dimensions
contains comprehensive diagrams showing the
dimensions for the RapidVap and RapidVap N
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.
Appendix C: RapidVap Specifications
contains product specifications. Wiring
diagrams for both the 115V and 230V RapidVaps are also included.
Appendix D: RapidVap Accessories
lists the part numbers and descriptions of all of
the accessories available for your RapidVap.
